Tanpopo (Neutral Bay Sydney)

As a ramen enthusiast, I am always interested in new local offerings. We discovered Tanpopo at Neutral Bay, under new management (for the third time in five years?), now offers an intriguing scampi ramen.

Tanpopo’s soup base was adequately thick without being overly salty. The texture of noodle was silky but a little undone for my taste (perfect for others though). The flavor of the scampi and volcano sauce really brought the dish to another level. The other ramen dishes were on par with others in the area.

We will return for the $20 dinner box another time.

Details:
Tanpopo
3/81 Military Road
Neutral Bay NSW 2089

Ginger & Spice (Neutral Bay Sydney)

Pre-booking was essential for a large group when dining at Ginger & Spice Singapore Restaurant in Neutral Bay. 6 of us got in nice and early to avoid disappointment.
The restaurant is reputed for Hainan chicken: tender meat and silk like skin. I was having extra scoops of the chicken flavoured rice just to accompany the thick soy sauce condiment. The authentic water cress dish, stir fried with a good kick from the complex chilli paste, is also our favourite.

Details:
Ginger & Spice Singapore Restaurant
240 Military Road
Neutral Bay NSW 2089
Phone: (02) 9908 2552 – no website

Ju Ge Mu & Shimbashi (Neutral Bay, Sydney)

We visited Ju Ge Mu & Shimbashi restaurant on 2 separate occasions because it has two halves: a teppanyaki house and a handmade soba noodle restaurant. You can order from both menus regardless of where you sit.

All the dishes were authentic. The okonomiyaki done on the teppan was comparable to the original at Osaka. And the soba noodles in duck broth was comforting. For something more creative, go for the fried soba noodles or soba crepe desserts.

Details:
Ju Ge Mu & Shimbashi
246 Military Road
Neutral Bay NSW 2089

Pony Lounge & Dining (Neutral Bay)

We visited Pony at Neutral Bay for breakfast, our second visit to the group after our dinner at Pony The Rocks earlier this year.

The food was flawless and innovative. We definitely found the dishes to be a step up from the typical big breakfast served at many cafes in the north shore. The Spanish omelette was perfectly seasoned and well balanced by the rocket leaves, while the toasted brioche worked perfectly with the poached berries and custard curd. Service felt slightly rushed considered the need of a slow Sunday breakfast.

Details:
Pony Lounge & Dining Neutral Bay
Shop 2, 19-25 Grosvenor St 
Neutral Bay
NSW 2089
http://www.ponydining.com.au/pony_neutral_bay.htm